Coordinator of Afterschool Programs

Time Commitment

2-5 hours, weekly, Academic year commitment

Develop, organize and manage afterschool programming that will attract and engage youth at the library.

Recruit, train, and lead a creative team to supervise a robust afterschool program
Oversee volunteer activities
Design and implement volunteer schedules
Select volunteers for each available position
Provide volunteer orientation and training
Organize volunteer recognition and appreciation activities
Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of the library, its patrons, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers
Implement an interview process for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualifications, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the library's children's programming
In conjunction with the library director and/or children's librarian, establish the ground rules for this programming

High degree of initiative and creativity
Desire to work with active, energetic youth
Knowledge and experience in working with youth groups and/or teaching
Ability to develop and work with a team
Community connections a plus
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to create a plan and strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention
Excellent oral communication and written skills
Work cooperatively and with enthusiasm to support collaboration, inspire volunteer involvement and reduce attrition
Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to set goals and be accountable for completing each assigned task
Ability to work congenially with staff, patrons and other volunteers
Ability to receive instructions from library staff, and the cooperation to abide by library policies and regulations
Ability to organize projects and work
This position may require a background check